Saddened by Mahakumbh accident… PM wished for speedy recovery of the injured
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the accident in Prayagraj Mahakumbh. PM Modi has expressed his grief over the accident on the social media platform X. He has written that this accident is extremely sad. I have deep condolences for the devotees who have lost their family members here. PM Modi said that am praying and wish speedy recovery of all the people who have been injured in this stampede.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Modi has written in his post that I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. He told that the local administration is engaged in all possible help to the victims. In this regard, I have personally talked to Chief Minister Yogi ji. I am constantly in touch with the state government
PM called CM Yogi 4 times
Shortly after the accident, Prime Minister Modi has called CM Yogi Adityanath four times one by one so far. PM Modi inquired about the security arrangements as well as all the injured from CM Yogi over the phone. At the same time, CM Yogi has talked about proper treatment of the injured. After the accident, CM Yogi immediately called the police administration and alerted them. And said that people should bathe at any ghat of Ganga with safety. Do not pay attention to rumors.
प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन श्रद्धालुओं ने अपने परिजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा हुआ है। इस सिलसिले में मैंने…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 29, 2025
PM also spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav
On the other hand, PM Modi has also spoken in detail to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav regarding the arrangements for the movement of devotees. At the same time, the Railway Minister also gave full information about the railway arrangements to the Prime Minister. The Railway Minister assured that the number of trains has been increased for the movement of devotees. Complete arrangements have been made so that the passengers do not face any problem.
Accident happened between 1-2 o'clock last night
Let us tell you that between one and two o'clock in the night, there was a situation of jostling due to sudden increase in the crowd in Prayagraj Mahakumbh. During this, a stampede broke out. In this stampede, some people have died, and many are reported to be injured.
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Many people got separated from their families. Devotees have come from every corner of the country to attend the Maha Kumbh. Due to both Mauni Amavasya and Shahi Snan today, devotees have come in large numbers.
So far, 20 crore devotees have taken bath in the Maha Kumbh which started on the 13th. 10 crore people are expected to come on Wednesday.
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